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Although martinis can be made at most bars on the Disney Wonder, the Cadillac Lounge is the place to order one. It not only has an expanded martini and champagne selection, but the swank décor is a seductive immersion into late 1950s Detroit car culture. White fins, red tail lights and leather seats gave Cadillac Lounge its sex appeal, while the piano went live each evening to provide soft background sounds.


















In addition to the ship’s standard cocktail menu, Cadillac Lounge was the place to go for specialty martinis and more refined drinks. Signature cocktails included the Limone Basilico (Absolut Citron, limoncello, muddled basil), the Balsamic Grande (Grey Goose vodka, 5-year-old balsamic vinegar, fresh strawberries) and the Elderbubble (Grey Goose vodka, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, raspberry purée, Taittinger Champagne); prices ranged $9.25-$10.50.
The upgraded wine list included quality champagnes by the glass, including Moët et Chandon Imperial ($18) and Taittinger Prestige Rosé ($19); bottles of champagne ranged $69-$499 and featured Perrier-Jouët La Belle Epoque and Armand de Brignac Gold. Wines by the glass included Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc ($15.50), Far Niente chardonnay ($18.50), Amarone della Valpolicella ($14) and Barolo Marchesi di Barolo ($19), at prices ranging $10-$26. Johnny Walker Blue scotch, Woodford Reserve bourbon and Remy Martin Louis XIII were among the fine spirits on offer.
Cadillac Lounge was open from 5:30 or 6 p.m. till midnight nightly. The minimum age was 18.
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